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05/24/23 • 0 min
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Why do we need leaders?
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05/03/23 • 57 min
With the coronation just around the corner, we’ve decided to dig into the science behind leadership. We examine the history of leadership and how events like WWI have had an impact on our relationship with leaders. We also look at what personality traits make a good leader and we find out whether society is evolving beyond the need for leadership...
Special thanks to today’s expert, Professor André Spicer.
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04/19/23 • 45 min
This week, we take a closer look at the fascinating world of astrology and consider how it has managed to maintain its popularity in the age of science. We find out how astrology historically interacted with science, why decision fatigue can make it so appealing and how some businesses use astrology to make choices. Michael also shares a fascinating way that the month you are born CAN have an impact on your life (with some scientific evidence to back it up) and we find out whether astrology is actually doing anyone any harm...
Special thanks to today's expert, Mystic Michael.
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What makes a great father?
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04/12/23 • 45 min
Rick has recently become a father, so this week we are on a mission to make him the best parent possible. We get some advice on the best ways to bond with a child and we look at how the role of fathers has evolved throughout history. We also look into the benefits of having a good father and we take a look at the fascinating ways your brain and hormones change when you become a Dad!
Special thanks to today’s expert, Anna Machin.
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04/05/23 • 53 min
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03/29/23 • 42 min
It’s undeniable that technology is creeping further and further into our lives - but are we going to end up living inside a virtual reality? Mark Zuckerberg certainly hopes so.
This episode, we uncover what the metaverse might look like, we examine some of its potential benefits (and take a critical view of just how good they actually are) and we consider some of the drawbacks. We also discover how close the metaverse is to becoming a reality and we find out whether anyone actually wants any of this in the first place...
Special thanks to today’s expert, Professor Victoria Baines.
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03/22/23 • 54 min
All of us (except Michael) have had our hearts broken at some point - but why does it hurt so much? And what is the evolutionary purpose of all that pain? This week we’re finding out exactly what goes on in our bodies when we experience heartache, whether we might be able to cure a broken heart and if it’s possible to actually die from heartbreak.
Special thanks to today’s expert, Associate Professor Mary-Frances O’Connor.
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03/08/23 • 42 min
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02/22/23 • 33 min
This week, we want to introduce you to one of our favourite podcasts: The Luke and Pete Show. Join Luke Moore and Pete Donaldson for an unplanned half an hour every Monday and Thursday where they talk about just about anything, from UFOs, to AI and Ancient History. In this episode, Pete recounts a story from his holiday, where he came face to face with death and Luke rejoices about some American bin men.
Look out for a new episode of Eureka next week!
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08/17/22 • 36 min
As the heat wave rages on, we’re exploring whether water shortages could lead to the next war. We’re finding out how scarce drinking water actually is, how climate change is having an impact and whether desalination could be the answer!
Special thanks to today’s expert, Dr Benjamin Pohl.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Eureka! have?
Eureka! currently has 63 episodes available.
What topics does Eureka! cover?
The podcast is about Sociology, Computer Science, Life Sciences, Genetics, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Psychology, Astronomy, Natural Sciences, Chemistry, Climate Change, Podcasts, Technology, Science, Physics and Biology.
What is the most popular episode on Eureka!?
The episode title 'Will we ever use nuclear fusion power?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Eureka!?
The average episode length on Eureka! is 45 minutes.
How often are episodes of Eureka! released?
Episodes of Eureka! are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Eureka!?
The first episode of Eureka! was released on Mar 2, 2022.
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